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- 1. Multiple Choice
The separation of powers is:
The Governor-General representing the Crown.
The separation of party leaders.
Dividing power between the states
The idea that the power to make, enforce and interpret law should be held by 3 separate groups.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT a feature of the separation of powers?
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
Premier
- 3. Multiple Choice
True or False: The Executive are also members of parliament.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which document outlines the role of the Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary in Australia?
The Magna Carta
Australian Constitution
Hansard
The Standing Orders
- 5. Multiple Choice
In addition to the Governor-General, who else is part of both the Executive and the Parliament?
Prime Minister
The King
The Speaker
The President
- 6. Multiple Choice
The High Court and other federal courts are collectively known as:
The Executive
The Judiciary
The Legislature
The Senate
- 7. Multiple Choice
The Prime Minister, ministers and Governor-General are collectively known as:
The Executive
The Judiciary
The Legislature
The Senate
- 8. Multiple Choice
The 2 houses of Parliament and the Governor-General are collectively known as:
The Executive
The Judiciary
The Public Service
The Parliament (Legislature)
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why is it important to have a separation of powers?
It provides equal power to the states
It gives some groups less power
It prevents the misuse of power by one group.
It provides equal power to the government and opposition
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who signs bills in Australia to give them Royal Assent?
The King
The Governor-General
The Prime Minister
The State Premiers
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